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Yobe Traditional Rules, Politicians, Mourns the Passing of Ex- Governor Bukar Abba Ibrahim
From Lateef Taiwo
The Emir of Ngazargamu, Alhaji Ahmed Tajjini Saleh Gaidam, has described the death of Senator Bukar Abba Ibrahim former Governor of Yobe state as a big lost to the state Politically.
He said the late Senator Bukar was one of the pillars which helped in moving the state forward, especially in the making and performance of state functions.
The Royal father said the demise of sen Bukar had created a wide vacuum in the yobe policies, stressing that other politicians would continue to pray for the repose of his soul.
He said Bukar was a peace-loving people who had the interest of yobe and Nigeria at heart, adding ‘‘I urge the family to bear the irreparable loss; it was a loss to the nation in general.
‘‘He was a Governor and a lawmaker who made positive impact in the Senate and the state of the Federal Republic.’’
He said Bukar died at a time when his services were much needed especially under the present democratic dispensation.
In a related development, the emir of Bade Alhaji Suleiman Umar visited the Governor Mai Mala Buni and families of late Sen. Bukar Abba where he offered prayers for the repose of deceased’s soul
He described the late Bukar Abba was a renowned politician known for his dedication to the welfare of his people. He made significant contributions to education, infrastructure, and healthcare, all aimed at improving the quality of life in Yobe State.
“ I extend my condolences to his family, friends, associates and the people of Yobe State. I pray that Allah (SWT) forgives his shortcomings and grants him a place in Aljanna Firdaus. Ameen
Another condolence massage the passing of His Excellency, Alhaji (Dr) Bukar Abba Ibrahim, the first civilian governor of Yobe State, is a significant loss not only for Yobe State but for Nigeria as a whole, particularly in the political arena, after battling a prolonged illness at the age of 75.
A statement signed by mamma Mohammed, DG press and media Affairs to the Governor Mai Mala Buni, described the death as a huge loss to the government and good people of the state.
“This is a huge loss for us at this time, but that is the wish of Allah, our creator may Allah (SWA)forgive his shortcomings and admit him into Aljannat Firdaus” the governor prayed.
He called in the people and friends of yobe state to join his family, the government and the people of the state to pray for the repose of the soul of the governor.
Ibrahim Jirgi a former special advice on media and publicity to the late senator Bukar Abba Ibrahim, described the late Bukar Abba Ibrahim as the most humble and level-headed leader-politician he had ever encountered and worked with. He emphasized that Ibrahim was a man of great political character, who dedicated his entire life to grassroots politicking. His death comes at a time when Nigeria’s political system is in dire need of such a brilliant mind.
Bukar Abba Ibrahim’s political journey began as a former Commissioner for Works and Housing in the old Borno State. He then went on to become the first civilian governor of Yobe State from 1991 to 1993. He was later elected as the executive governor under a new political dispensation from 1999 to 2007, representing the APP/ANPP tickets. Following his tenure as governor, he served in the Senate chamber for two terms from 2007 to 2015.
The late governor’s contributions to the development of Yobe State and Nigeria as a whole cannot be overstated. He was a visionary leader who prioritized the needs of the people and worked tirelessly to improve their lives. His dedication to grassroots politics ensured that the voices of the common people were heard and their concerns addressed.
Governor Ibrahim’s demise is not only a loss to his immediate family but also to the entire nation. His legacy will continue to inspire future generations of politicians to serve with humility, integrity, and a genuine commitment to the welfare of the people.
Today, as we bid farewell to a great leader, we must reflect on the lessons he taught us through his actions and words. Governor Bukar Abba Ibrahim’s death serves as a reminder of the importance of selfless service and the need for leaders who prioritize the well-being of their constituents above personal gain.
The passing of Alhaji Bukar Abba Ibrahim is a significant loss to Nigeria politically. His dedication to grassroot politics and his unwavering commitment to the people of Yobe State and Nigeria as a whole will be sorely missed. May his soul rest in peace, and may his legacy continue to inspire future leaders to serve their country with humility and integrity.
The Vice-Chancellor of Yobe State University, Prof. Mala Mohammed Daura, also joined thousands of dignitaries to mourn the death of the former Governor of Yobe State, His Excellency, Sen. Bukar Abba Ibrahim.
The Vice-Chancellor, said that, the late elder statesman played a crucial role in promoting peace, development and education in Yobe State and Nigeria at large revealing that he was the founder of the University.
He also describing the death as a colossal loss to the good people of Yobe State and the county in general.
Prof. Daura said the former Governor was a great leader, politician, philanthropist, father and a grandfather to many who contributed immensely to peace, development and education in the state.
I wish to convey our deepest sympathies and condolences to the Government and people of Yobe State, more particularly the immediate family of the deceased and the Governor of Yobe State, His Excellency, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, on the passing of Sen. Bukar Abba Ibrahim. May Allah SWT accept his good deeds, forgive his sins and make Jannah his final abode”.
In another condolence message from the Chairman Yobe State Association of Retired Permanent Secretaries Engr. Maisanda Lawan Damaturu mni (Matawallin Damaturu Emirate) on behalf of the members of the Association condole and sympathise with the Executive Governor of Yobe State Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON, the families and the entire good people of Yobe State over the death of late His Excellency, Sen. Bukar Abba Ibrahim the former Governor of Yobe state.
According to the massage Engr Maisanda Lawan, prayed to the Almighty Allah to forgive his gentle soul and grant him an eternal rest and Yobe State Government and the entire families the fortitude to bear the great loss.
In a press statement Signed and issued by Hon Khalil Mohd Bello, the National President of the Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN), Yobe State Chapter and that of Nigeria, express our condolences to the family, Hon Mai Mala Buni the executive Governor of Yobe State, the good people of Yobe State and entire Nigerians over the death of Father of Yobe State, Bukar Abba Ibrahim, who died yesterday in Saudi Arabia.
Coalition Of Civil Society Organisations In Nigeria (COCSON) and Bloggers and Vloggers, Content Creators Association (BAVCCA) have warned against politically engineered protests against the immediate past Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Malam Mele Kyari, who “served the nation faithfully.”
In a statement jointly signed on Thursday by COCSON’s National Mobilisation Officer Comrade Tabuko Kennedy and BAVCCA’s Spokesperson Efe John Abayomi, the two groups urged President Bola Tinubu to overlook undue distraction from enemies of his administration while rejecting a calculated attempt to malign the person and office Kyari hitherto held concerning the $2 billion crude-for-loan deal.
COCSON and BAVCCA chided agents of mischief and fake news merchants over baseless media attacks on the former NNPCL GCEO while urging anyone with genuine proof of Kyari’s wrongdoing while in office to present it through proper legal channels and not through sponsored headlines and mob protests.
The groups maintained that Kyari has done everything a true patriotic and honest leader can do. In a very difficult economic crisis and Part of the solution to Nigeria’s foreign exchange challenge, a puzzle that nearly crumbled the economy.
The statement read in part:
“We will not sit back and watch a reformer be sacrificed on the altar of politics. We call on our progressive President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to remain steadfast and not allow these desperate tactics to distract his government from the broader goal of sanitizing the petroleum sector.
“If anyone has genuine proof of wrongdoing, let them present it through proper legal channels — not through sponsored headlines and mob protests.
“Mele Kyari has done everything a true patriotic and honest leader can do. In a very difficult economic crisis, He stood for the greater good of all Nigerians instead of a few cabals. He has been Part of the solution to Nigeria’s foreign exchange challenge, a puzzle that nearly crumbled the economy.
“Let us be clear: this is not a scandal — it is a structured misrepresentation of a standard commercial transaction that predates this administration and has been carefully supervised under the regulatory and sovereign structures of the Federal Government of Nigeria.
THE TRUTH THEY WON’T TELL YOU:
“The $3.3 Billion Crude-Backed Loan Was a Sovereign Deal: This transaction, executed in collaboration with Afreximbank and backed by the Federal Government, was designed to stabilize Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves and provide a buffer against economic shocks — not to “mortgage Nigeria’s future” as ignorantly portrayed by politically motivated street protesters hired by ungrateful elements working against the progressive leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“Kyari Was Not Acting Alone: Every stage of the crude-for-loan framework was vetted by relevant agencies — including the Ministry of Finance, Debt Management Office, and the Attorney General’s Office. Kyari was executing national policy, not personal ambition.
“No Missing Crude, No Diversion of Funds: There is zero evidence of crude diversion, missing shipments, or financial misappropriation. All proceeds and repayment schedules are transparent, documented, and auditable. Anyone who has a valid case should first present proof of his claims instead of taking Nigerians’ collective sense of judgment for a ride.
“Kyari Has Been Nigeria’s Most Transparent NNPC Boss in Decades: Under Kyari’s leadership, NNPC was transitioned into a commercially-run, limited liability company. For the first time in NNPC’s history, its books are published, audited, and made public. That’s not corruption — that’s reform.
PRESIDENT TINUBU REPOSES TRUST IN MELE KYARI
“On January 8, 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu commended the former NNPCL GCEO, Mallam Mele Kyari, on his 60th birthday, praising his service and integrity. In the President’s words, “Kyari is a shining example and embodiment of the ideals of the Renewed Hope Agenda. I commend his commitment to creating new opportunities and ensuring the growth and sustainability of Nigeria’s energy sector.” This statement, made soon after Kyari’s exit, makes it clear that his departure was not a dismissal but a smooth transition, with his legacy of reforms and achievements in the oil and gas sector fully recognized and appreciated at the highest level.
“The Protest Is Politically Engineered: We have credible information that certain vested interests, threatened by the sanitization of the oil sector, are sponsoring protests and media hysteria to derail reforms and force Kyari out.
“We stand with Mele Kyari. We stand for due process. We stand for national interest.”
- Describes Emir As Harbinger Of Hope, Development
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin
The Group Managing Director of
KAM Holding Ltd, Dr. Kamoru Yusuf, has felicitated the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari on the occasion of his 85th birthday.
Yusuf, in a congratulatory message, praised the Emir for being an harbinger of hope and development.
The business mogul expressed delight that the reign of Sulu-Gambari has brought unparalleled development to Ilorin Emirate and Kwara State as a whole.
Yusuf added: “It is heartening that Allah has preserved Your Highness for us to cover this mileage with truckload of accomplishments in all spheres of human endeavour.
“No doubt, Ilorin has grown to be a Cosmopolitan City during your reign, and this is an attestation to Your Highness’s pragmatic leadership. With the level of growth and development in Ilorin among its contemporaries, I am of implicit confidence that what has been achieved is just a precursor for more goodies in the offing.
“On behalf of my family, management and staff of KAM Holding Limited, I congratulate Your Highness and wish you longevity of life with sound health.”
Ends
A newly constructed female hostel at Sokoto State University was engulfed by fire on Tuesday, causing panic among students and staff.
The blaze, which started around 3:30 p.m., completely destroyed the building, which had been built to ease accommodation challenges. While the cause remains unknown, a student noted that those initially assigned to the hostel had already been relocated before the incident.
Confirming the fire, the Students’ Union President said firefighters arrived at the scene by 5:00 p.m. to combat the flames. However, authorities have yet to release an official statement on the cause or extent of the damage.
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